Head to head
Caterpillar D3 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,962kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,962kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D3 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9362kg (20,640lb) | 2400 kg |
| Engine power | 77.6kW (104hp) | - |
| Blade capacity | 2.19m3, or 2.34m3 with LGP tracks | - |
| Engine | Cat C3.6 | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Caterpillar D3, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,962kg
Caterpillar's smallest crawler dozer, used for fine grading, landscaping and confined-site work where a full-size dozer won't fit. Common in UK plant hire fleets alongside mini excavators.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar D3 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Caterpillar D3 is the bigger machine by 6,962kg. The Caterpillar D3 is a small crawler dozer; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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